Dixie Hatfield Mullins, 96, of Madison passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Othar Mullins and daughter-in-law, Geraldine Mullins. Surviving are her son, Jerry Kent Mullins of Hamlin; grandchildren, Robin Triplett (Terry) of Barboursville, and Barry Mullins of Hamlin; four great-grandchildren, Terry Triplett Jr., Steven Triplett, Abigail Triplett and Barry Mullins II; one sister-in-law, Balmaine Hatfield of Huntington; two special nephews, Harry Hager of Huntington, and Henry Hager of Hamlin; and special friends, Jim and Gay Salyers of Foster. The family would like to express a loving gratitude to her caregivers. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Madison Baptist Church, Madison. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Paul Stephens, Terry Triplett Jr., Steven Triplett, Barry Mullins II, Dick Atkins and Jim Salyers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Madison Baptist Church Food Pantry. You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Handley Funeral Home, Danville, is in charge of the arrangements.